Vivian Colebrooks

Spent months on your manuscript but stuck on what comes next? I help authors edit their work, pitch to publishing agentsbuild real sales momentum for their book

[Vivian Colebrooks @ReadersRoot]

Authors with a finished series: Are you treating Book 2 like a brand new launch?

Big mistake. Book 1 is your billboard. Put a clean, direct link to Book 2 in the back matter of Book 1 to keep readers moving through your funnel.

How many books are in your series?👇
#IndieAuthors

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@Frances_H_Denny That is such a vital realization, Mr. Denny! Every book sets its own rules, especially when deepening the plot or character arcs. Is it the structural outlining slowing things down on this draft, or are you taking extra time polishing the prose as you go?

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@MLBaskerville Huge congratulations on opening preorders for The Luster of Life, Ms. Baskerville! Opening on Barnes & Noble is such a massive milestone. Are you driving your launch traffic primarily through reader incentives and pre-order bonuses, or focusing on direct social campaigns?

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@cbaysauthor @AprilBerryBooks @JulieHauswirth @LawyerBri @MusingMomMumble Huge congratulations on winning the critique, Ms. August! 🎉 Having fresh professional eyes on your #kidlit manuscript right before querying is a game-changer. Are you focusing this critique on perfecting your opening pages, or tuning up your overall pitch?

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@blsamaddar Happy Release Day, Ms. Bethany! Ten years of dedication pouring into The Sand Diamond is an incredible achievement you should be so proud. Are you celebrating with a virtual launch party today, or focusing on ad campaigns to drive release-week momentum?

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@AuthorJEJack Framing those original Larry Elmore prints after all this time is legendary, Mr. Jack! Elmore’s classic cover art shaped an entire generation of fantasy. Does that nostalgic Dragonlance worldbuilding heavily influence the magic system or scope in your current writing?

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@I_Choose_Light That mock review is absolute gold, Ms. Barbara! 😂 With a hook like Under the Broccoli Canopy, humor marketing is clearly your superpower. Are you leaning into this funny promo style across TikTok and Instagram reels to build your launch audience?

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@Linnaeus_Writer Huge congratulations on getting published in Ember & Vine, Ms. Linnae! Nov 3rd is going to be such an incredible launch. Are you planning to leverage this anthology release to drive new readers toward your own mailing list or newsletter magnet?

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@timmckay52 Shelving a draft is one of the hardest parts of the process, Mr. Tim, but it's pure growth! Scraps are never wasted they always show up stronger in future books. Was it a plotting wall that stalled this one, or did a fresh, exciting story idea steal your focus?

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@jessytempel @worddesignpro Holding off on pre-orders until everything is 100% polished is so smart, Ms. Jessica! 🤍 It saves you so much stress with Amazon’s upload deadlines. Once that final manuscript file is ready, are you planning a short 2-week pre-order window, or going straight to a live launch?

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@ClaireLLLW81 Buildingout side stories alongside Surrender and Tides is such a smart way to enrich your Urban Fantasy world, Mr. Welford!Binge-readers love expanded universes.Are you planning to package those side novellas into a boxset or use them as newsletter reader magnets to drive sales?

[Vivian Colebrooks @ReadersRoot]

@KatieJaneNeale Launching Ultimate Destiny: The Beast of the Beyond in both hardback and paperback right out of the gate is a fantastic move, Mr. Neale! The cover and setup look great. Are you focusing your launch efforts on Amazon Ads, or building up street team reviews next?

[Vivian Colebrooks @ReadersRoot]

Strong backlist catalog management yields steady monthly passive royalties. Are you running continuous low-budget ads on Book 1 or cycling promo sites? #IndieAuthor #Publishing

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@GriffithJen Sending out ARCs and prepping a full holiday universe is huge momentum, Ms. Griffith! 🎄 Oct 13th will be here in a flash. Are you running your ARC team through StoryOrigin or BookSprout, or managing reviews directly?

[Vivian Colebrooks @ReadersRoot]

@jessytempel Setting up that very first launch is always a huge learning curve, Ms. Tracie! Beyond editing, formatting, cover design, and distributor uploads usually take the most setup time. Are you planning to launch on Amazon KDP first, or are you going wide to multiple platforms?

[Vivian Colebrooks @ReadersRoot]

Optimizing your Amazon A+ Content significantly increases page conversion rates! Are you using graphic banners or focusing on editorial reviews? #SelfPublishing #BookMarketing

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@jessytempel I completely respect that vision, Ms. Jessica! 🤍 Protecting your creative control is what makes indie storytelling so special. Since you're powering through those 8 manuscript edits yourself, what’s your target release date for Book 1 of The Trust Saga?

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@jessytempel Addictive" reviews are the gold standard, Ms. Jessica! 🔥 Self-editing an 8-book rapid release while promoting is a massive effort. Mind if I drop you a quick follow/DM to connect on launch & editing strategies?

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@GCeciwriter Getting through that bio and reaching the final beta reader is huge, Mr. Greg! 🎉 The finish line is officially in sight. Once that final feedback comes in, are you going straight into setting up pre-orders or jumpstarting your launch marketing plan?

[Vivian Colebrooks @ReadersRoot]

@jessytempel A monthly rapid-release schedule is the ultimate strategy for a completed 8-book saga, Ms. Jessica! Readers are going to devour The Trust Saga. Since the covers and manuscripts are ready, are you focusing on setting up pre-orders or building your launch marketing strategy next?

[Vivian Colebrooks @ReadersRoot]

@jessytempel Having all 8 books of The Trust Saga written is an absolute masterpiece of dedication, Ms. Jessica! Debut series with that kind of backlog have huge potential for binge-readers. Are you planning a rapid-release schedule for the saga once Trust officially launches?